I do not understand a lot of things on the Internet. I do not understand the appeal of cat videos. I do not understand how Reddit works. And I do not understand why everyone hates Anne Hathaway. Does she kick puppies or is a massive racist? I just do not know why there are so many anti-Hathites. I think she is a talented actor who I enjoy seeing on screen. Sorry, people.
Now, while she carves out time to go into deep space and talk about love, she also carves out time to star in small, Sundance dramas like Song One, where I am sure she also talks about love. Except here it is with musicians instead of scientists. That film, which is set to be released January 23, 2015, has its first poster and trailer today, both included below along with the film’s synopsis.
Song One contains many original songs written by indie rock musicians Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice. The synopsis reveals many performances by other musicians like Dan Deacon and Sharon Von Etten, so I am a little hazy if this is just music in the background or actual musical numbers performed in the film. Does Hathaway sing? I do not know.
This is not something I am terribly excited to see. A January release date leaves a lot to be desired, but I like Hathaway enough that I will give it a watch when it comes out. It could be charming.
Watch the trailer and check out the poster below.
Oscar winner Anne Hathaway stars as Franny in Song One, a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s vibrant modern-folk music scene. After Franny’s musician brother Henry (Ben Rosenfield) is injured and hospitalized in a coma following a car accident, Franny returns home after a long estrangement and begins to use his notebook as a guide to how his life has evolved in her absence. Franny seeks out the musicians and artists Henry loved, in the course of her journey meeting James Forester (Johnny Flynn), his musical idol, whose success and fame belie a shy and private man. As a strong romantic connection develops between Franny and James, the question becomes if love can bloom even under the most adverse circumstances. The film also stars Oscar winner Mary Steenburgen and features original music composed by Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice, and live performances from Sharon Van Etten, The Felice Brothers, Dan Deacon, Paul Whitty, Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens, Cass Dillon, and Elizabeth Ziman.
